Addiction is a devastating challenge for families, one that is as heart-breaking as a sudden death. When a member of a business family has an addiction, whether to alcohol, drugs, gambling or other substance or…
If your family business is struggling with the burden of alcoholism or other substance addiction, one of the big questions is likely to be: How can we get the addict to seek treatment? A 2006…
When the word “addict” is mentioned you may think of a ragged and unwashed person lolling on a street corner, but think again. Addiction can happen in the best families and the strongest family businesses….
Addiction contributes to poor communication, lack of trust, and even dysfunction in family enterprises. Data from a 20-year study led by REGENERATION Partners indicates that over 50% of family firms seeking assistance from a family…